Celanese Earns 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CE #Celanese–Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty
materials company, today announced it has received the 2018 ENERGY STAR®
Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership
and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. Celanese’s accomplishments
will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., on April 20.

Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Awards are bestowed upon
companies and other organizations demonstrating continued leadership in
energy efficiency and commitment to the ENERGY STAR program. Winners
come from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 organizations –
representing energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and
buildings in the commercial, industrial and public sectors.

“Receiving this award demonstrates Celanese’s ongoing commitment to
strong energy management practices that produce positive results for the
environment, our customers and the many communities where we operate,”
said Jon Mortimer, Vice President of Global Manufacturing. “Since 2015,
Celanese has executed more than 140 energy reduction and productivity
projects saving more than $10 million and delivering more than $40
million in energy cost-reduction projects. As part of our sustainable
energy program, Celanese has also developed a 2018-2019 pipeline of
energy projects with a forecast savings of $12 million.”

“The 2018 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year have demonstrated real
leadership, showing how American families and businesses can save
energy, save money and reduce air emissions,” said Bill Wehrum, EPA
Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.

In 2016 alone, certified ENERGY STAR products, homes, buildings and
manufacturing plants helped Americans save more than $30 billion in
energy costs and approximately 400 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity
while achieving broad emissions reductions.

For a complete list of 2018 winners and more information about ENERGY
STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production
of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in
most major industries and consumer applications. Our two complementary
business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials Solutions, use the full
breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and business
expertise to create value for our customers and the corporation. As we
partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs,
we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world
through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs
approximately 7,600 employees worldwide and had 2017 net
sales of $6.1 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation
and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com or
our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.

About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For over 25
years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving
energy and protecting the environment. Join the millions already making
a difference at energystar.gov. More background information about ENERGY
STAR can be found at energystar.gov/about and energystar.gov/numbers.

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Contacts

Celanese Corporation
Investor Relations
Surabhi
Varshney, +1-972-443-3078
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